What are locations forbuying these tickets.

Can they purchased upon arrival at Barajas airport?

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In the metro hall of the terminal itself, there will be a ticket machine, it lets you choose between 1way or 10trips

Do you have to pay cash for the 10 trip ticket, or can you use an credit card/debit card? If you have to pay cash, are there currency exchanges near the metro hall?
Thank you

There are more ATM Machines down toward Terminals 2 & 3 (Domestic) and more Currency Exchanges near International Arrivals Terminal #1 (Most U.S. arrivals). Currency Exchanges often charge a Minimum Commission, so it could to cost you $6.00 (ESP 1.000) to exchange USD $10 or $20. On my most recent 3-trips to Spain in year 2,000, ATM's did not charge a minimum commission. They also give a better exchange rate.

I have never tried to pay for a Metro ticket with a credit card.

[This message has been edited by Eddie (edited 02-27-2001).]

Yikes! $6 exchange...I will stick with the ATM! Thanks, Eddie.

You can't use a debit / credit card to buy a Metrobús. I don't know in other countries but in Spain people don't usually use their cards for such small amounts of money.

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Eddie is right. They always charge a minimum commission and I guess it's higher at the airport than anywhere else.

Even though debit / credit cards are very covenient, remember that you are relying on a piece of plastic. Get some cash in case it doesn't work or the thing you want to buy can't be paid with card.

Regards,

Antonio

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You can also, for bus travel, pick up an "abono" or "bono bus" at any kiosko (newsstand) on the street for bus travel...

Calibasco,

The old "bono-bus" is now called "metrobús" as it's valid for both "METRO" and "autoBúS".

As for "abono" I would understand you mean "abono transportes" which is a monthly pass.

BTW, did someone bother to have a look at the official subway site at http://www.metromadrid.es. They have all this information in English!

PS: To be exact, no all the newsstands sell Metrobús, though most do.

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